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JD03 MCR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD03 MCR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 132,522 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 119,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 119,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear shocker covers

Pass 11 Sep 2024 106,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,763 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,698 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 78,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at outer 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at outer 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,293 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at outer 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at outer 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 28,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 16,454 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,747 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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JD03 MCR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JD03 MCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JD03 MCR registered?

JD03 MCR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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